Stir-Fried Beef, Broccoli, and Yams

Timothy J Higgins Eva's Note:

Beef with broccoli, the popular Chinese restaurant dish, is even better with the addition of sweet yam.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1 lb flank steak, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
• 8 ounces yams, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices (red-skinned sweet potato)
• 2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger

Directions:

1. Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Set sauce aside. Place beef in large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and toss to coat.
2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large wok over high heat. beef mixture; stir-fry until no longer pink outside, about 3 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to medium bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add broccoli, yam, and ginger.
3. Toss to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper.Cover, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef mixture. Toss until sauce coats beef, about 1 minute.